DuWanda Thomas
Dallas,TX
Summary
Motivated and patient-focused Dental Hygienist with 45 years of experience treating individuals with diverse dental concerns. Passionate about providing compassionate care and building relationships with patients to facilitate trust. Active listener with commitment to developing rapport. Offering exceptional patient education skills to promote preventive care. Worked in both public and private health with Pediatric and Periodontal experience.
Overview
46
46
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Dental Hygienist
Barefield Pediatric Dentistry
01.1990 - Current
- Delivered compassionate care and monitored patient comfort through communication, exceptional clinical skills, gentle approach and positive rapport development.
- Maintained accurate medical and dental records by documenting important patient data.
- Educated patients on importance of oral hygiene and demonstrated techniques for flossing and brushing.
Registered Dental Hygienist
Hubert Freeman DDS
02.2000 - 04.2003
- Delivered compassionate care and monitored patient comfort through communication, exceptional clinical skills, gentle approach and positive rapport development.
- Maintained accurate medical and dental records by documenting important patient data.
- Educated patients on importance of oral hygiene and demonstrated techniques for flossing and brushing.
Registered Dental Hygienist/ Manager
Robert H. Guentherman DDS
04.1978 - 08.1998
- Delivered compassionate care and monitored patient comfort through communication, exceptional clinical skills, gentle approach and positive rapport development.
- Maintained accurate medical and dental records by documenting important patient data.
- Educated patients on importance of oral hygiene and demonstrated techniques for flossing and brushing.
Registered Dental Hygienist
Martin Luther King Jr. Dental Clinic
07.1988 - 05.1991
- Delivered compassionate care and monitored patient comfort through communication, exceptional clinical skills, gentle approach and positive rapport development.
- Maintained accurate medical and dental records by documenting important patient data.
- Educated patients on importance of oral hygiene and demonstrated techniques for flossing and brushing.
Registered Dental Hygienist
Lavern Holyfield DDS
06.1981 - 05.1988
- Delivered compassionate care and monitored patient comfort through communication, exceptional clinical skills, gentle approach and positive rapport development.
- Maintained accurate medical and dental records by documenting important patient data.
- Educated patients on importance of oral hygiene and demonstrated techniques for flossing and brushing.
Registered Dental Hygienist
Dallas Dental Health Program
04.1988 - 04.1994
- Delivered compassionate care and monitored patient comfort through communication, exceptional clinical skills, gentle approach and positive rapport development.
- Maintained accurate medical and dental records by documenting important patient data.
- Educated patients on importance of oral hygiene and demonstrated techniques for flossing and brushing.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Dental Hygiene
Baylor College of Dentistry
Dallas, TX05.1981
Skills
- Dental Equipment
- Case Management
- Preventive Oral Health Education
- Periodontal Evaluation
- X-Ray Patients
- Clean Teeth
- Fluoride Application
Certification
Texas Board Certified
AHA CPR Certified
Timeline
Registered Dental Hygienist
Hubert Freeman DDS
02.2000 - 04.2003
Registered Dental Hygienist
Barefield Pediatric Dentistry
01.1990 - Current
Registered Dental Hygienist
Martin Luther King Jr. Dental Clinic
07.1988 - 05.1991
Registered Dental Hygienist
Dallas Dental Health Program
04.1988 - 04.1994
Registered Dental Hygienist
Lavern Holyfield DDS
06.1981 - 05.1988
Registered Dental Hygienist/ Manager
Robert H. Guentherman DDS
04.1978 - 08.1998
Bachelor of Science - Dental Hygiene
Baylor College of Dentistry
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